" your struggles do not define you."
- Jon Jones.
Hey! here at ConnecTEEN I hope to build a space where every teenager can speak and share their feelings in a place that's right for them, Teenagers mental health often gets misplaced, stuck between adult services and child therapists. we hope to erase this problem in a safe, nurturing way. What makes ConnecTEEN special? well, I am not a world class professor, I am simply just a Teenage girl who have seen the devastating effects staying silent has on your mental health and wanted to help.
Thank you.
Anu kumar ( Founder )
Support
& ideas
Here are some helplines per country:
Ireland – Pieta (youth support)
Call or text: 1800 247 247
Éire – Pieta
Glaoigh nó téacsáil: 1800 247 247
United Kingdom – Childline (under 19)
Call: 0800 1111
France – Suicide Prevention Line (youth)
Call: 3114
France – Ligne de prévention du suicide (jeunes)
Appelez le 3114
Spain – Línea 024 (mental health & youth)
Call: 024
Lithuania & Latvia – Youth Helpline
Call: 116 111
Lietuvos ir Latvijos jaunimo pagalbos linija
Skambinkite: 116 111
North America~
United States – 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (youth)
Call or text: 988
Canada – Kids Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: to 686868
Mexico – Línea de la Vida (youth)
Call: 800 911 2000
México – Línea de la Vida (juvenil)
Llamar: 800 911 2000
United States – Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Canada – Jeunesse, J’écoute (French youth line)
Call: 1-800-668-6868
South America~
Brazil – Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV)
Call: 188
Brasil – Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV)
Ligue: 188
Argentina – Child & Adolescent Line
CArgentina – Línea de Atención a la Niñez y la Adolescencia
Llamar al: 102 all: 102
Chile – 4141 No Estás Solo (youth)
Call: 4141 (mobile phones)
Chile – 4141 No Estás Solo (juvenil)
Llamar: 4141 (teléfonos móviles)
Colombia – National Mental Health Line (youth)
Call: 01 8000 113 113
Peru – Youth Mental Health Line
Call: 113
Asia~
India – CHILDLINE (under 18)
Call: 1098 & भारत – चाइल्डलाइन (18 वर्ष से कम आयु के बच्चों के लिए) कॉल करें: 1098
Japan – Yorisoi Hotline (youth)
Call: 0120 279 338
日本 – よりそいホットライン（若者向け） 電話番号: 0120 279 338
Philippines – NCMH Youth Crisis Line
Call: 1553 & Pilipinas – NCMH Youth Crisis Line
Tawagan: 1553
South Korea – Youth Crisis Line
Call: 1388 & 대한민국 – 청소년 위기 상담 전화 전화번호: 1388
Singapore – Institute of Mental Health Helpline (youth)
Call: 6389 2222
Africa~
South Africa – Childline SA
Call: 116 & Suid-Afrika – Kinderlyn SA
Skakel: 116
Kenya – Child Helpline
Call: 116 Kenya - Simu ya Msaada kwa Mtoto
Piga simu: 116
Nigeria – Child Protection Line
Call: 0800 000 523
Zimbabwe – Childline
Call: 116 Zimbabwe – Childline
Kufona: 116
Uganda – Sauti Child Helpline
Call: 116 Uganda – Sauti Child Helpline
Piga simu: 116
Oceania~
Australia – Kids Helpline (ages 5–25)
Call: 1800 55 1800
New Zealand – Youthline
Call: 0800 376 633
Text: 234
New Zealand – Need to Talk?
Call or text: 1737
Fiji – Child Helpline
Call: 1325
Papua New Guinea – Child & Family Services Line
Call: 1-800-111
10–12~
Peer Check-Ins – Pair up with a friend to talk about your week or share something that made you happy
Mini Creative Projects – Work on small group art, writing, or science projects to share with friends or family
Family Challenge Nights – Organize trivia, cooking, or puzzle challenges with family or friends
Neighborhood Kindness Missions – Simple acts like helping a neighbor or leaving positive notes around the community
Gratitude Journal Swap – Keep a journal and swap weekly with a friend or sibling to share positive thoughts
sign up or make your own club~ doing
something you or a group of people are
interested in can positively impact your emotional well-being
13–15~
Wellbeing Campaigns – Create a small awareness campaign at school (posters, social media posts, short videos) about coping strategies or mental health tips
Skill Share Sessions – Organize workshops with friends to teach each other skills (coding, cooking, sports, photography)
Mini Leadership Projects – Take responsibility for planning a small event at school or in your community, like a charity bake sale or sports day
Peer-Led Workshops – Host short sessions teaching classmates stress management or study techniques
Volunteer Challenges – Lead a small group to clean up a park, organize a donation drive, or help at a local charity
Join your local club or sports team to foster relationships, grow your passion for a certain topic or skill you have & build
your sense of community.
16–19~
Study/Exam Prep Groups – Organize Leaving Cert or equivalent study groups to share resources, tips, and support each other
Community Awareness Projects – Plan campaigns (posters, videos, social media) for mental health or wellbeing in school or locally
Skill-Building Workshops – Run or attend sessions teaching practical life skills (budgeting, cooking, public speaking)
Mindfulness or Fitness Sessions – Lead short group yoga, meditation, or fitness routines for friends or classmates
Random Acts of Kindness Challenges – Plan and execute acts of kindness at school or in the local community on a weekly basis
Helpful Tools
Explore a wide range of mental health resources listed beside this. bringing you to a safe, caring team of professionals who can help you.
Community
Connect~
Community support is extremely important. Connect with your friends, family & neighbors and come together to share, foster relationships and in turn, improve your own mental health.
Get Immediate Support
In case of an emergency, it's vital to know when to contact emergency services. If you feel you're in immediate danger or need urgent help, please reach out to local authorities. Your safety is the priority.